


1960 AEC Reliance housebus
Description
1960 AEC RELIANCE housebus/project Reg on hold (self propelled caravan) NOT RUNNING (missing a head)
9m long (30ft) 3.6high Rego AJC476 Chassis GVM 9,652kg TARE 6,850kg Chassis # 2MU3RA2379 Engine AH470 7.7L horizontal Diesel engine 6cyl mid mounted
Hasnt ran for years missing 1 head (has 2 separate heads engine is fixable or repower,
Good for a sleep out or extra storage on a farm or tiny home like housetruck Has been lived in Circumstances have changed and selling
Runs on mains power 240v caravan plug Plenty of power points fitted.
Has 12v system setup but will need looking at and a battery,
taps not connected Califont not hooked up(swaped out the old one )has shower not connected,
,has a big whitewater tank and grey water tank for off grid living
Aluminum body Built in New zealand by HBMB Only 3 of this style reliance were ever built , Chassis from england and body built in NZ
Not drivable . Will need to be towed/transported Have just pumped all the tyres up , and all wheels roll
Can probaly be towed local christchurch area for $500 to $800 Will need transporter if towing further than chch which could cost $1000 to $1500 (est)
I had it towed from temuka to chch a few years back on a flat bed trailer cost me about $ 1200 for transportation.
Personal items inside the bus will be removed before sale
located Mairehau Christchurch
Questions & Answers
Hi I have a head gasket if you need it [Free} sandra18 (1665 • 7:18 am, Tue, 5 May )Oh nice one !I had a call from a guy about putting a head gasket on these he said "spray the gasket with silver spray paint both sides for a good seal" :). I'm still missing a head too though james.2 (496 • Tuesday, 5 May 2026 )Could we view please 022 three18 seven385 thankyou optimistbay (41 • 9:00 pm, Sun, 24 May )Hi ,Will be in contact thanks james.2 (496 • Sunday, 24 May 2026 )interested oh tu won oh tu fave oh nine free tu fav. bruitus (59 • 12:26 am, Mon, 25 May )Ok sweet my number in listing can veiw in the weekends if won't to see make a offer cheers james.2 (496 • Monday, 25 May 2026 )


















